Question 1

Is 70802 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 70802 in Baton Rouge has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Baton Rouge city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 70802 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 70802?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 70802 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 70802. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 70802 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Baton Rouge. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 70802?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 70802 is approximately $80K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 70802 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 70802 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 70802 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 70802 has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100, placing it in the moderate range for Baton Rouge. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 77/100, 70802 scores similarly to the middle tier of Baton Rouge neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Baton Rouge — ZIP 70802

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Madison Preparatory Academy	09–12	—	—	—
Belfair Montessori School	PK–08	—	—	—
Capitol Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
McKinley Middle Magnet School	06–08	—	—	—
McKinley Senior High School	09–12	—	—	—
Park Elementary School	PK–08	—	—	—
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning	06–08	—	—	—
EBR Virtual Academy	PK–12	—	—	—
CSAL Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Eva Legard Learning Center	06–08	—	—	—
Capitol High School	09–12	—	—	—
McKinley Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—